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The Sweeney S3E3 — Visiting Fireman

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The Sweeney•Season 3•Episode 3

Visiting Fireman

7.3/10 · 137 votesSep 20, 1976

Ranked #12 of 13 in Season 3•−0.4 vs season avg

Regan gets involved in a secret government deal, thanks to Shebbeq, a Turkish cop.

Directed byTom Clegg

Written byTroy Kennedy Martin

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John Thaw

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Det. Insp. Jack Regan

Dennis Waterman

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Det. Sgt. George Carter

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Det. Chief Insp. Frank Haskins

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Chris Burt

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Episode Summary

"Visiting Fireman" is episode 3 of The Sweeney season 3. It scored 7.3/10 from 137 votes, ranking #12 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Tom Clegg and written by Troy Kennedy Martin, it aired on September 20, 1976.

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